Multiple sclerosis decisions — 2019

The Veteran's bowel dysfunction is granted a 10 percent rating from July 27, 2009. A 100 percent evaluation for multiple sclerosis is granted from the same date. SMC for loss of use of both feet and buttocks are also granted.

The Veteran's claim for multiple sclerosis is granted. The claims for increased ratings and separate disability rating are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder has been granted service connection.,Multiple Sclerosis, right wrist disorders (including carpal tunnel syndrome), and other conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hydronephrosis has been denied as she does not currently experience the condition.,Multiple sclerosis and its related conditions are pending service connection determination due to conflicting opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis and remanded his claims regarding PTSD, SMC eligibility, and housing assistance due to conflicting evidence and need for further review.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (claimed as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus) is not granted. The request to reopen the claim of service connection for this condition is also denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied.,Service connection for multiple sclerosis is denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied.,Service connection for a skin condition is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis with blindness has rendered him unable to work, thus the issue of TDIU is moot.

The Board denied service connection for transient cerebral ischemia and multiple sclerosis, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims. The conditions are not related to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for PTSD has been dismissed. The issues of reopening claims for residuals of a back injury, neck injury, head injury, degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, capsulitis of the right shoulder, vertigo, and multiple sclerosis have been remanded.

Service connection for multiple sclerosis is granted. The claim of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for bilateral tinea pedis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, lower back disability, bilateral eye disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis due to additional development being required. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, lower back disability, bilateral eye disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis due to additional development being required. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for residuals of a low back injury and service connection for multiple sclerosis. The Veteran's appeal is based on new evidence received after the previous denials.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed to properly assess the Veteran's disabilities and determine appropriate ratings. The case is therefore being remanded for further action.